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Year: 2025

  • Echezona References Legendry Highlife Musician Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe on New Song “Rare”

    Echezona References Legendry Highlife Musician Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe on New Song “Rare”

    Nigerian-American Afrobeats artist Echezona paid tribute to legendary Highlife musician Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe by including the lyrics from Osadebe’s classic “Osondi Owendi” on his new song “Rare”

    The phrase which translates to “live and let live” in Igbo, is from Osadebe’s 1984 single of the same name.

    Born to Igbo parents in the Boston, Massacheuts Echezona takes pride in his Igbo heritage infusing the culture and the language which he speaks fluently into his music.

    “Rare” is one of the tracks on his latest album Enyi a collaboration with producer JPrism

    Enyi means friend in Igbo language and Echezona’s artistry reflects his multicultural exposures.

    On the inspiration behind current focus single and video Rare, Echezona explains: “Rare is honest. No mask. Sharing something real. 

    “The visuals for the “Rare” video are not about flashy effects or over-the-top stunts. 

    “It’s about opening up with candid self-reflections felt by many, and connecting through emotional truths. “

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  • Just_Skay Shares New  Single “Like This”

    Just_Skay Shares New  Single “Like This”

    Nigerian Afrobeats artist Just_Skay is back with a new single “Like This” an emotional and passionate love song.

    “She moved through life like a rhythm—focused, fierce, untouchable,” Just Skay writes, describing his ideal woman who inspired the song.

    “Always in her element, wrapped in the world of work.”

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  • VERGIL 22  Releases Retro-Futuristic Afrobeats EP “V22” 

    VERGIL 22  Releases Retro-Futuristic Afrobeats EP “V22” 

    Nigerian-Canadian Afrobeats artist Vergil 22 delivers a bold, genre-blending 5-track project V22

    This 5-song collection showcases Vergil’s signature fusion of nostalgic Fela-esque drum patterns, modern synthesizers, and rap-inspired flows, redefining the boundaries of contemporary Afrobeats with a fresh, retro-futuristic sound.


    “With V22 I wanted to blend the old and the new—nostalgic rhythms with futuristic vibes—while sharing my real story. This EP is for anyone who’s ever felt both the weight and the hope of chasing something bigger,” says Vergil 22.

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  • Gerald Adugbo Shares Gospel Single “Debt”

    Gerald Adugbo Shares Gospel Single “Debt”

    UK-based gospel singer-songwriter Gerald Adugbo is back with a new single “Debt” a track about the favour and  mercies of God.

    It’s the tenth single of the year by the prolific Nigerian-born music minister after “Onyeoma (Good God)”,  “Sugar in my Heart”, “Flowers”, “Grace Love Money”, “Breakthrough”, “Rock and Shelter”, “E Give Me Bakery” and “Your Love”

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  • Ninii Releases Afrobeats Single “Ninajivunia Wewe”

    Ninii Releases Afrobeats Single “Ninajivunia Wewe”

    Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Ninii returns with a bold and electrifying new single, “Ninajivunia Wewe” — a high-energy, emotionally charged anthem dedicated to the resilience and glory of Mama Africa. 

    Built on vibrant Afrobeat rhythms and unapologetic lyrics, “Ninajivunia Wewe” is not a love song — it is a revolutionary salute to the Motherland. 

    Through commanding vocals and uplifting instrumentation, Ninii tells Africa’s story from within: proud, unyielding, and rising stronger than ever.

    “This song is for every African who carries the continent in their heart, who refuses to be silenced, and who dances in defiance,” says Ninii. “It’s a celebration of identity, unity, and the unstoppable spirit of our people.”

    “Ninajivunia Wewe” is the second single from Ninii’s forthcoming album, Afrobeat4Africa — a daring, continent-wide sonic movement that uses Afrobeat as a tool for cultural awakening, peace, and revolution. 

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